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Elections office warns absentee ballots must be received by 8 p.m. on March 3; staff express concern about mail delays

Osceola County Board of Commissioners · February 10, 2026
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Summary

County elections staff told the board that for the March 3 special election absentee ballots must be received by 8:00 p.m. on election night (not merely postmarked), raising concerns about snowbirds and mail delays; staff will email ballots and expedite mailings.

Elections staff told the Osceola County Board on Feb. 10 that absentee voting for a March 3 special election begins the next day and reiterated a rule change that requires absentee ballots to be received by 8:00 p.m. on election night rather than merely postmarked.

"The 17th is the last day that we can receive to have absentee…

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